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Deputyship 101 – Understanding the Roles and Duties of a Deputy

Deputyship 101 – Understanding the Roles and Duties of a Deputy

by Kate Lawrence LL.B | Feb 6, 2025 | Guides, Power of Attorney

It can be overwhelming thinking about and preparing for a period of mental incapacitation due to illness, a disability or the natural ageing process. LPAs help address this by allowing you to appoint an attorney in advance, should the need arise. Without an LPA, the...
5 Key Differences Between Advance Directive for Health and Health LPA

5 Key Differences Between Advance Directive for Health and Health LPA

by Kate Lawrence LL.B | Jan 28, 2025 | Guides, Power of Attorney

An advance directive for health and a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney are legal frameworks that help you plan for future healthcare needs. While they serve a common goal of empowering you to be proactive about healthcare planning, they differ in function...
How LPAs Can Help Prepare for Retirement

How LPAs Can Help Prepare for Retirement

by Kate Lawrence LL.B | Jan 20, 2025 | Guides, Power of Attorney

When you prepare for retirement, it’s essential to think ahead and anticipate the needs of your future self under various circumstances. That’s why adding an LPA to your retirement checklist can be extremely beneficial.  Under the mental capacity act, 2005 (MCA),...
Why LPAs are Essential for Elderly Care in the UK

Why LPAs are Essential for Elderly Care in the UK

by Kate Lawrence LL.B | Jan 15, 2025 | Guides, Power of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can help the elderly better plan their future welfare. Allowing them to weigh up their options and choose the best way forward, an LPA empowers individuals to feel confident in their decisions. Caring for elderly parents can feel...
The Differences Between Deputyship and LPA

The Differences Between Deputyship and LPA

by Kate Lawrence LL.B | Jan 14, 2025 | Guides, Power of Attorney

The loss of mental capacity can be a difficult time for the sufferer and their loved ones. It prompts questions about who’s responsible for looking after their personal affairs and financial matters, which can be a difficult topic to broach. These questions can be...
The Importance of LPAs in Medical Decision-Making

The Importance of LPAs in Medical Decision-Making

by Kate Lawrence LL.B | Jan 3, 2025 | Guides, Power of Attorney

In times of illness or medical emergencies, making important decisions can be challenging to navigate – especially when a person is unable to speak for themselves. This is where a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for health and welfare becomes invaluable. An LPA allows...
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